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2009-2010
REFLECTIONS THEME “BEAUTY IS...”
WHAT IS BEAUTY TO YOU?
ATTENTION ALL PTA
PRESIDENTS AND REFLECTIONS CHAIRS:
All Reflections forms, as well as rules, deadlines
and other information are now available on our website.
CLICK
HERE
If you need help getting your school off to a good start
with this year's Reflections Program,
click here, or feel free to contact
us. |
The CT PTA is pleased to announce that
Melissa Johnson, CT PTA State President 2007-2009 was elected
to the National PTA Board of Directors. The election was
held at the National PTA convention in Fort Lauderdale, June
26-29, 2009. Melissa was the top vote getter, out of 680 ballots
cast, Melissa received 546. Melissa wishes to thank everyone from
Connecticut who attended the convention and supported her in the
election.
Click here
to read Melissa’s bio and Platform.
The Afterschool Alliance initiated the Roadmap
to Afterschool for All - a scientific study that for the first
time assesses the current investment in afterschool programs from
the public sector, parents, foundations and businesses, and
estimates the additional investment needed from each sector to
provide quality afterschool programs for all children.
Read the Roadmap to Afterschool for All
Visit the Afterschool Alliance Website
Visit the CT After School Network Website
National PTA launched a "Call to Service"
toolkit to give all parents and advocates a practical tool to
use when planning a service project in conjunction with 'United We
Serve' -- an initiative unveiled today by President Barack Obama
calling on Americans to serve their communities from June 22 -
September 11. CLICK HERE
Governor Rell: State launches media campaign
to combat underage drinking that targets parents. Federally
funded campaign focuses on underage drinking laws and the impact
of alcohol on teenage brain development.
CLICK HERE
IRS NEWS:
It no longer matters what your PTA grossed ... your local unit
is now required to file a 990/990ez with the IRS.
CLICK HERE (members only)
H1N1 Flu: What You Should Know
Outbreaks of H1N1 flu have been making headlines all over the
world. What makes his flu more different than other kinds of
flu? What can you do to keep your family safe?
CLICK HERE
Stimulus Resource for Connecticut Families
Connecticut Voices for Children has produced a 10-page resource
entitled "It's Your Money Too! Some Ways Connecticut Families Can
Benefit from the Federal Stimulus Bill".
CLICK HERE
Schools Breakfast Program Participation
Grants
Increasing the number of children eating breakfast at school to
start their day right is the goal of a new grant program. Action
for Healthy Kids, with generous support from Kellogg’s Corporate
Citizenship Fund, is offering grants to schools that currently
participate in the School Breakfast Program with greater than 50
percent eligibility for free and reduced-price meals. The goal is
to increase their average daily student participation by 25
percent.
CLICK HERE
Referendums & PTA. PTA’s nonprofit status
limits the kind of political action we can take. We can never ,
under any circumstances, support an individual candidate for any
elected position. When it comes to ballot initiatives and
referendums, however the rules are a little fuzzy.
CLICK HERE
News regarding Non-Partisan Boards of
Education. Guilford PTA has been working with Senator Ed Meyer
to introduce Senate Bill #259 which provides CT towns the ability
to amend their charters as it relates to Board of Education
election protocol/procedures.
CLICK HERE
Beginning January 1, 2009, state law will
require health care providers to screen children (up to 36 months
of age) for lead poisoning annually.
CLICK HERE
The Children's Trust Fund is providing 45-minute
presentations, free of charge, to any middle school in the state
requesting one. Presentations include
The Stranger We Know (A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program)
CLICK HERE
Results from a 2008 review of the content of
district School Wellness Policies. The review was
conducted using a school wellness policy assessment tool developed
by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) in
partnership with the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale
University. CLICK HERE
Thanks to the tireless efforts
of Jackie Madore, President of the Manchester PTA Council, the
rules and regulations for holding a bingo event at a PTA
has been streamlined and simplified.
CLICK HERE for more information.
What is NSPTA? When and why was it formed? Check
out the Nutmeg Statewide
PTA History. CLICK
HERE.
Check out the latest Nutmeg Statewide
PTA News. CLICK
HERE
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